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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1931
Page
11
London dispatch reports Governor Earl Warren Tawes expresses support for a five point Anglo American friendship policy amid tensions. He says the United States and Great Britain must remain allies and work together on postwar recovery and security, stressing cooperative trade and mutual defense.
At the University of Virginia on October 24, 30 southern authors urged more and better book pages in American newspapers. The informal conference, first of its kind, closed with Dubose Heyward presiding and included Paul Green and Archie Henderson from Chapel Hill.
American Ambassador Charles G. Dawes told Royal Marines Old Comrades that there are no real differences between the United States and Great Britain that matter. He cited shared fundamental principles of freedom and noted the strong friendship built on solid foundations.
Romanian magistrates face penalties from fines to dismissal after a decree bans card games among officials. The ruling targets courtrooms and social events, aiming to curb distractions and preserve integrity in public offices.
Exports of bay rum from the Virgin Islands in the first six months of the year broke all records, signaling a strong start for the island’s fragrance industry and reflecting growing demand in regional markets.
Mrs. Floyd May, 35, held as an insanity suspect, fled a timber hideout with her young daughter after a siege in which tear gas and smoke bombs were used. Officers dodged shots from her cabin as she evaded capture, inviting pursuit with the taunt come and get me.
Rev. G. H. Hendry and Rev. C. G. Isley led Lexington ministers and others from Thomasville and Davidson county at Greensboro to consider a proposed merger between the North Carolina Methodist Protestant conference and the Methodist Episcopal Church South. The unofficial meeting drew broad attendance and lively talks but no action was taken.
A white monkey valued at $750 was presented to the Sydney, N. 8. W. 700. The item appears in a local notice or brief recording, noting a prized animal and its assessed value within the community listing.
Bananas are being ripened in the vault of Holy Trinity church in London in preparation for sale. The unusual storage method suggests timely distribution but raises questions about space and guidelines for church property usage.
In Atlanta on October 24 Sheriff F. B. McLane of Able, 8. C., was charged with kidnapping after taking five Atlanta men sought in the attempted robbery of two elderly women at Due West, D. C., on October 16. An attorney swore out warrants. sheriff Lowry ordered their arrest toward the South Carolina line. The five men, named as Felton Lancaster, J. R. Adams, C. B. Matthews, C. W. Kelley, and Ralph W. Jameson, faced return to Atlanta. Mrs. Mary McAdams and Mrs. Mary Bowle, both 70, were attacked. Bowle died days later from shock. Sheriff McLane brought warrants from a justice of the peace for their arrest.
Preparations for Children’s Book Week proceed as High Point Public Library adds several new children’s titles. The week runs November 15 to 21. New works include The Mind at Mischief by William Sadler and The Quest for Happiness, with additional publications like Tera A Pagan Sanctuary of Ancient Ireland. Greensboro Public Library contributed The Fishes of North Carolina.
Visiting speaker Thomas Que Harrison of Washington D C will address all services at Central Friends Church today including Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m and evening services at 7 30 p m He has extensive teaching and missionary work experience including Yale training and missions in Europe India China and Japan He also speaks at a 3 p m Quarterly Meeting Rally at Springfield Meeting House and attends subsequent youth and supper gatherings this week.
English novelist Edgar Wallace abandons his crime fiction to run as liberal candidate for Blackpool in England's general election. He says his crime expertise suits him to expose national confidence. His film-writing contract to go to Hollywood will pause until election day.
Mrs Ethel Lawrence of Memphis Tennessee has run a long time business restoring voices to canaries. She also repairs dislocated hips broken decks closed wind pipes and other canary ailments. About half of the Union of South Africa imports are of British origin with the United States supplying about 17 percent.
The article argues that High Point offers strong manufacturing potential and urges a systematic advertising push in national outlets. It lists targeted publications and circulations including Nations Business 325000, Business Week 79000, Iron Age 15700, Daily News Record 14000, and Manufacturers Record 3000, to attract industries and boost local wealth. The plan emphasizes reaching executives and industry leaders across sectors.
A Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club gathering took place at Mrs. Charles F. Phillips home on Sunrise avenue in Thomasville on the club name day. Mrs. W. E. Tomlinson won the highest score and a table novelty, with Mrs. Carson Cox second high receiving stationery. Additional refreshments followed as members listed include Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Tomlinson, Mrs. Swaim, Mrs. Rapp, Mrs. Curlee, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Lyles, Miss Mamie Harris, plus visitors and arrivals from Atlanta and elsewhere.
The circulation Pre Annual motoring guide and Metropolitan Daily papers are praised for publicity value and prestige in major markets. The New York Times and Tribune along with Philadelphia editions should attract the traveling public to bring thousands of dollars in new revenue to High Point.
The text notes a person returning to Fayetteville after visiting Mrs. D. R. Hodgin on Mock Street. It also mentions Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scott of Bedford, Virginia, spending the weekend as guests of Dr. and Mrs. W. G. at their Colonial avenue home.
Miss Eva White spends the weekend at her Lumberton home as a Pilot Consolidated school faculty member. Dr. R K Farrington and J F Garner return Thursday night from a short Baltimore trip. Mrs George Finch visits Fayetteville with relatives Mrs J C Green and Mrs Panis spent Friday in Greensboro. Miss Catherine Stone of Greensboro arrives for a weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs M S Stone.
New York City schools enroll about 1,100,000 pupils and employ around 6,000 teachers across the system.
Mrs Maurice Hewelett, a 70 year old widow of a novelist and reputed world’s first female aviator, learned to fly in 1908 and has completed a flight from England to Java.
Lexington report describes H. A. Oliver commander of the 14th American Legion district inviting posts in Davidson, Rowan, Stanly, Union, and Cabarrus counties to Salisbury for Armistice Day celebrations on November 11. Large delegations from each post are anticipated.
Forecast for South Atlantic states calls for mostly fair weather with a chance of interior showers. Temperatures near normal are expected, with unsettled interior conditions possible despite overall mild days.
A German inventor has created wallpaper from glass that is fadeless washable and highly durable. The new glass wallpaper aims to combine long wear with easy cleaning for household use.
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